2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 606 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Carnival | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |